C.S. Lewis: Tracing the Roots of a Belfast Author

The video explores the historical context of the Plantation of Ulster, highlighting the role of Con O'Neill and the Hamilton family in settling the area. It traces the ancestry of CS Lewis, focusing on his family's migration from Scotland to Ireland and their involvement in the industrial development of Belfast. The narrative connects these historical events to Lewis's literary works, particularly his references to shipbuilding in Belfast.

Who was the most famous Irish warlord during the Plantation of Ulster?

• John Mackle

• Con O'Neill

• James Hamilton

• Robert the Bruce

Which family from Scotland was involved in the settlement during the Plantation of Ulster?

• The Campbells

• The Hamiltons

• The MacDonalds

• The Stuarts

What was a consequence of James Hamilton's land acquisitions in County Down?

• He became a warlord

• He had to import settlers

• He was imprisoned

• He lost his lands

What industry brought CS Lewis's grandfather to Belfast?

• Textile

• Shipbuilding

• Agriculture

• Mining

Which famous ship was built by the shipyards that eventually merged in Belfast?

• The Titanic

• The Queen Mary

• The Lusitania

• The Mayflower